Man shot five times while sitting in garage

Wednesday

Jun 6, 2012 at 7:07 AMJun 6, 2012 at 7:07 AM

Beatriz E. Valenzuela, Staff Writer

VICTORVILLE • Detectives are searching for those responsible for shooting a Victorville man five times as he sat with family members in his garage, San Bernardino County Sheriff's Victorville station officials said Wednesday. Authorities believe the shooting may have been gang related.

"This is still under investigation and there have been no arrests," said Detective Rick Bessinger with the Victorville station.

Authorities were called out to the 13000 block of Luna Road late Sunday night for a shooting, according to officials.

When deputies arrived, they found the victim with multiple bullet wounds to his torso and leg, Bessinger said. The victim was airlifted to an undisclosed trauma center and his condition has not been released.

Investigators learned prior to the shooting the victim was in his garage along with other family members watching television.

"The garage door was open," Bessinger said. "According to the victim and family, unknown suspects discharged a firearm at the victim. The victim claimed to have no knowledge of who the shooters were. Family also claimed not to know who the shooters were."

Investigators believe the victim may be involved in gang activity and the shooting is suspected to be gang related.

The case is still under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Victorville station at (760) 241-2911 or call WeTip at (800) 78-CRIME.

Beatriz E. Valenzuela may be reached at (760) 951-6276 or at BValenzuela@VVDailyPress.com.

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